Those who most easily deem something to be “fake news” are often the same people who can’t see the falsity in the news that they consider to be non-fake. They shout “conspiracy” at everything, except when a cabal of extremely wealthy people conspire to manipulate entire nations to keep money flowing upwards.
- They believe that that financial system is a free market and that it works for everyone.
- They believe that the rich pay too much in taxes.
- They believe that the military budget is justifiable
- The believe that America’s military presence all over the planet is welcomed as a force for good.
- They believe that America is exceptional
- They believe that America is not an empire.
- They believe that the world is just and fair and that, with enough hard work, literally anyone can make it, can become a millionaire.
They believe all of these fairy tales every day. But they pooh-pooh anything else.